Business Details
Award-Winning Indian Cuisine in Durham
Spice Lounge has established itself as Durham's premier destination for authentic Indian cuisine, combining traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques. Our dedication to quality ingredients and innovative presentation has earned us recognition as the Best Asian Restaurant in the North East at the prestigious Tommy Miah Awards. Our team, led by award-winning chef Syed Noor Hussain, brings decades of expertise honed through international culinary experiences, including representing British-style curries at festivals in India.We maintain rigorous quality standards across our menu featuring regional Indian specialties like Masala Nation and Rogan Josh, prepared using time-honoured cooking methods. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond food to encompass warm hospitality, evidenced by our loyal customer base and consistent five-star reviews. We operate from our prime location in Durham City Centre while maintaining strict hygiene and service protocols to ensure every dining experience meets our exacting standards.
Services
Authentic Indian Cuisine
Dine-In Experience
Takeaway Service
Chef's Specials
Regional Specialties
Award-Winning Dishes
Curry Festivals
Table Bookings
Online Orders
International Recipes
Highlights and features
- We won Best Asian Restaurant North East 2022 at Tommy Miah Awards
- Our chef represented British curries at international festivals in India
- 25+ years of loyal customer relationships evidenced by repeat visitors
- 20% takeaway discount maintains affordability without compromising quality
- Daily changing homestyle dishes showcase authentic regional Indian cooking
Associations and certifications
- Tommy Miah Awards
What people say
Fantastic food
Friendly staff
Superb food
Wonderful night out
Never had a bad meal
Services
Authentic Indian Cuisine
Our menu showcases genuine Indian culinary traditions with dishes like Masala Nation and Rogan Josh. Prepared using regional spices and cooking methods, each meal combines authenticity with modern presentation. Our chefs maintain strict adherence to traditional recipes while ensuring contemporary dining standards.
Dine-In Experience
Enjoy our award-winning cuisine in Durham's premier Indian dining venue. The restaurant offers warm hospitality and attentive service in a sophisticated atmosphere. Regular customers appreciate our consistent quality and welcoming environment that enhances the dining experience.
Takeaway Service
Experience our authentic Indian dishes at home through takeaway and delivery options. Collection orders receive 20% discounts while maintaining full menu availability. Partnerships with Uber Eats and Deliveroo ensure convenient access to our award-winning cuisine.
Chef's Specials
Our rotating homestyle specials feature regional Indian recipes prepared with traditional techniques. These limited-time offerings showcase diverse culinary traditions and allow diners to explore new flavors with each visit while maintaining our quality standards.
Regional Specialties
We offer carefully curated regional specialties from across India's diverse culinary landscape. Each dish maintains authentic preparation methods while being presented to meet modern expectations. Our menu reflects India's gastronomic diversity through carefully balanced flavors and textures.
People
Syed Noor Hussain
Head Chef
Award-winning chef who represented British curries at international festivals in India. Brings extensive expertise in authentic Indian cuisine preparation and recipe development to our kitchen operations.
Taz
Team Leader
Experienced hospitality professional managing front-of-house operations. Recognized by customers for exceptional service standards and creating welcoming dining environments that enhance customer experiences.
Questions
What awards has The Spice Lounge won?
We were crowned Best Asian Restaurant in the North East at the 2022 Tommy Miah Awards, recognising our culinary excellence.
What special dishes do you offer?
Our daily changing homestyle specials feature authentic regional Indian recipes prepared using traditional cooking methods and spices.
Do you offer takeaway discounts?
Yes, we provide a 20% discount on all takeaway collection orders while maintaining full menu availability.
Can I meet your award-winning chef?
Chef Syed Noor Hussain regularly works in our Durham kitchen and has represented British curries at international festivals in India.
How do I book a table?
Reservations can be made through our online booking system or by calling 0191 383 0927 during operating hours.
Reviews (5)
Cat Smith
Dec 30, 2021
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Top notch food, my favourite restaurant in Durham. Always great service and its a pleasure to eat there. Highly Recommended!
Zantezuma
Dec 16, 2021
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To be frank, my group weren't impressed. Our reservation was for 9:15 and we were seated half an hour afterwards (~9:45). The menu is extensive and so there is a lot of variety which is good. Some prices are reasonable but some are definitely not such as a small bowl of plain boiled rice being 3.45. Drinks are about a normal price. We ended up getting our food at 10:45, which is an hour and a half after our reservation. All of our food was tasty, but definitely lacked the spice we were expecting for a naga chili dish and other self proclaimed very spicy foods. Poppadoms and naan were good (The
Andrea Patchett
Dec 05, 2021
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Fabulous food and staff. We’ve been coming here for at least 12 years and they always remember us, see you next time x
Caroline Smith
Dec 01, 2021
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Lovely dinner tonight. Our food was fantastic. I had the vegetarian Thali everything was cooked to perfection . The lamb Bhuna was gorgeous as well. Lovely owner and staff all friendly and happy to chat. Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.
Stacey Field
Nov 22, 2021
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Called in on the off chance of a table during the Lumiere and were seated straight away. We haven’t eaten here for a few years and remembered The Spice Lounge being amazing the last time we came. It certainly… didn’t disappoint this time either! Beautiful food, fantastic, friendly service & huge portions! We will certainly be returning again!
